Your yarn should always look great.
The SkeinTwister keeps those skeins consistent and tidy, no matter who is doing the twisting or how sticky & humid it is. It also takes the load off of your elbows and wrists!
Just set the knob and tap the pedal.The knob controls how long the hook rotates - just set it to the right time for the skein, and tap the foot pedal. The SkeinTwister will automatically stop at the number of seconds you've set. You can also use it in a manual mode - press and hold the foot pedal, or tap once to start and again to stop. Use it whatever way is easiest for you!
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This product is a game changer and we can’t say enough positive things about it. The SkeinTwister is a must for those who want to save their joints and wrists from overuse, and for those who want to speed up their twisting time. It’s so good that we plan on purchasing a second one so we can twist even more yarn.
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SkeinTwister FAQs
HOW DO I CHOOSE CW OR CCW ROTATION DIRECTION?
You probably have a preference based upon the way you've trained yourself and your muscles to twist skeins. Check out the picture and match up how your skeins look. You can change the direction of the SkeinTwister once you have it, but it requires unscrewing the base and unscrewing and swapping 2 wires. All it takes to do this is a screwdriver or two, but it's better to just order it in the direction you want! WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO USE THE SKEINTWISTER? All you need is a power outlet, a sturdy table, and some 3" C-clamps (or you can order red ones with your Twister!). The table needs to have some weight to it or on it - enough so it doesn't slide across the floor when you pull against it. If you use the Twister while standing, a table height that's about hip-level is most comfortable. If you use the Twister sitting, it's helpful to have a chair with adjustable height. |
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO LEARN HOW TO USE?
Expect to play around with it for about 30 minutes. You'll end up using different motions, and handling the tail a bit differently than you do by hand, so you do have to form new muscle memories! In fact, it's sometimes harder for those of us who can twist skeins blindfolded to learn these new motions, than it is for a new employee who doesn't have ingrained habits yet. We're working on a training video, which will show clips from dyers who all use slightly different techniques to finish their skeins. It'll only take a few small batches of yarn before you're comfortable, and more productive than ever!
HOW LONG WILL THE SKEINTWISTER'S MOTOR LAST?
The SkeinTwister does have a motor and gearbox, both of which have moving parts that will eventually wear out. How long they last will vary from dyer to dyer, as everyone's typical use case is quite different. The biggest variable that affects motor life is load - so the more twist you crank into the skeins, the more load is put on the motor, and it will wear faster. We will sell replacement motors and offer replacement instructions, or replacement service for an additional fee. At this time, replacement motors cost under $100, but we cannot guarantee they'll remain so in 2-3 years.
ARE SKEINTWISTERS AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL PURCHASE?
Yes, but please read and fully understand all information on this page before purchasing.
Expect to play around with it for about 30 minutes. You'll end up using different motions, and handling the tail a bit differently than you do by hand, so you do have to form new muscle memories! In fact, it's sometimes harder for those of us who can twist skeins blindfolded to learn these new motions, than it is for a new employee who doesn't have ingrained habits yet. We're working on a training video, which will show clips from dyers who all use slightly different techniques to finish their skeins. It'll only take a few small batches of yarn before you're comfortable, and more productive than ever!
HOW LONG WILL THE SKEINTWISTER'S MOTOR LAST?
The SkeinTwister does have a motor and gearbox, both of which have moving parts that will eventually wear out. How long they last will vary from dyer to dyer, as everyone's typical use case is quite different. The biggest variable that affects motor life is load - so the more twist you crank into the skeins, the more load is put on the motor, and it will wear faster. We will sell replacement motors and offer replacement instructions, or replacement service for an additional fee. At this time, replacement motors cost under $100, but we cannot guarantee they'll remain so in 2-3 years.
ARE SKEINTWISTERS AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL PURCHASE?
Yes, but please read and fully understand all information on this page before purchasing.
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